2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1202 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 2011 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Nissan | Lincoln |
| Model | Quest | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 127 L |
